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So far not many people know about the activity of watching sea turtles nesting on the south coast of Yogyakarta. This activity is not open to the public or made into a tour package because it is to keep their ecosystem natural and not disturbed by human presence. But because I am active and participate in the turtle conservation program, I was given the opportunity to introduce it to foreign tourists if they are interested in watching this tour. Of course with restrictions and rules that must be obeyed by anyone who wants to watching sea turtles nesting on the beach.
On the south coast of Yogyakarta has a long coastline, this is certainly a suitable place for turtles to lay eggs. The existence of turtle conservation also helps preserve turtles from extinction. Unlike in other places, on the coast of Yogyakarta not every month there are turtles that come up to lay eggs. But only from May to September. So for anyone who is interested in joining this tour, you can contact me as a guide who will accompany you. In this place, we also have the opportunity to participate in releasing baby turtles (tukik) back into the sea.
Where Can Watching Sea Turtles Nesting in Yogyakarta?
Although the location is not widely publicized to maintain the sustainability of the turtle habitat. Several beaches in the Yogyakarta to Central Java area. Several turtle conservation groups along the Yogyakarta to Central Java coastline do not offer many tours or services to see turtles laying eggs. So it’s perfect if you find me as a guide who is ready to take you.
The Importance of Turtle Conservation and Observation Ethics
Keep in mind that turtles are protected wildlife. If you have the opportunity to watch turtles lay eggs or release hatchlings. It is very important to keep your distance, not use bright lights that can be disturbing, and not make loud noises. Follow the directions of conservation officers or local people for the sake of the sustainability of turtles and their habitat.
Watching sea turtles nesting and releasing hatchlings on Yogyakarta’s hidden beaches is a special interest package that we have. So, are you ready to peek into one of Yogyakarta’s most amazing natural secrets? Here is the itinerary for the turtle egg-laying tour.
Tips and Itinerary to see turtles laying eggs
Start in the morning to visit the Yogyakarta palace, then continue to the bird market.
Continued by bicycle/ox cart tour in my village.
Head to the southern coast of Yogyakarta to release baby turtles to the beach while watching the sunset.
After finishing, we head to the nearest restaurant for dinner and continue to the location where turtles often lay eggs on the beach.
Usually 2 rangers will patrol along the beach to make sure there are turtles laying eggs or not.
After there is information from the ranger that there are turtles laying eggs, they will contact us and show us where the turtles are laying eggs.
Immediately we go together to the location and watch the turtles lay eggs.
The turtle watching tour ends and you can stay around the beach or go back to your hotel in Yogyakarta. Please talk to me for the best tour plan.
Turtle egg-laying tour price.
For the price of this tour is IDR 1,700,000 for 2 people, with facilities.
Private transportation.
Dinner and breakfast.
Entrance ticket to the beach area.
Tour guide
Ranger.
Accommodation near the turtle conservation.
Mineral water, coffee and tea.
Pease contact me at the number I have placed on the first page or email me for other information you want to know. Thank you and let’s work together to preserve the turtles. Because everyone has the opportunity to participate in preserving nature and our environment.
